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• Rebuild or Just Buy More Oil?
(Re-published with permission: Sports Car Market—December 1998 issue)

Keith Martin, our esteemed editor, recently called regarding his newly acquired 1964 Ferrari 330 America. When he purchased the car, it wasn’t smoking....
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• Rebuild a 348 Single Disc Clutch and Bearing
In this article Nico will help you rebuild your 348 clutch and help you save money. Lets take a look at all the parts first....
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• Troubles Starting? Maybe it isn't the starter!
Are you having troubles with the starter motor?

Don't fret too much. I had it, at first I thought it was the starter so I made rebuilt one for about 150 Euros because it is a Nipon Denso like Japaneses car so it was possible to find parts....
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• 348 Oil Temperature Indicator
I will start with the oil temperature (temp) indicator.
On the 348 sometimes the oil temp indicator does not work anymore and will result in a false reading of the heat or no information at all....
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• Ferrari 308/328 Digiplex Ground Modification
This is a simple modification to beef up the grounding of the two digiplex computers on 308’s and 328’s. A poor ground circuit causes additional internal heat to the components and premature failure of the units....
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• FAQs Answered by the Pro
Q: I frequently get asked what Fluid is used on 355 Spyder convertible top systems and how to fill the resivoir....
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• Storage Tips - A Storage Checklist
Happy Holidays Everyone,

Like most of you I'm buried with things to do during the Holiday Season, so I'll make this months Tech Tip a combination of tips that will cover several models....
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• Radiator Thermoswitch Aftermarket Replacements - Specs
Below is a list of aftermarket (Intermotor) thermoswitches with the description, temp etc.

INTERMOTOR

ELECTRIC FAN SWITCHES

N.O.C. - normally open circuit
N.C.C. - normally closed circuit

Part No....
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• 348 Oil Cooler Thermoswitch Aftermarket Replacement
Intermotor part number 50172 replaces the OEM part without any modification. OEM part costs approx £65 - aftermarket part approx £10.

Intermotor 50172
closes - 87 degrees C
opens - 82 degrees C
M14 x 1....
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• 348 AC Electrical System Repair and Upgrade.

Hi Everyone,

I want to thank Andrew and his group for asking me to write a few Tech Tips and articles for Ferrari Forum....
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• Rear Brake Caliper Rebuild
• Oil Check Tip on Early 308s
When checking the oil level on a early model 308 be sure you check the oil within 3 to 5 mins. after stopping engine....
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• Installing Ignition Wires Into Distributor Caps
This is a special "trick" to installing igntion wires into the Magneti Marelli distributor caps. This is the method used for 7mm, but may also be used for 8mm wire (if it fits in the holes of the caps....
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• Keeping the Axle boots like new
The axle boots on your Ferrari can deteriorate with age and the elements. Use Westlys revitalizer and they will stay like new. It is for vinyl or rubber. It is made by Blue Coral and can be found at Pep Boys and other auto stores....
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• Engine Copper O-ring
When changing the engine oil in the car (olio motore) you can reuse the copper o-ring by reannealing it. Just hold it with a pair of pliers and heat it up with a torch or the kitchen stove (don't tell your wife) until it's red hot....
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